| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $126.36 | 9.574% | $138.4577 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.37 | 11.585% | $170.0221 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.68 | 12.505% | $187.5233 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.51 | 11.196% | $134.0023 | $134.00 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.66 | 12.542% | $84.0239 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.89 | 12.150% | $228.6626 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.45 | 7.477% | $32.7267 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.92 | $975.4186 | $975.41 | $975.35 | $975.40 | |